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Cape Town Lifestyle, Fashion, Fashion, Lifestyle

Zara To Open In Cape Town

Exciting news! Spanish retailer Zara to open in Cape Town! Zara will open in the V&A Waterfront, in Cape Town! There has been a great deal of speculation as to whether this major international retailer would actually be opening a store, in Cape Town but the good news was announced earlier this month. As I mentioned in a previous post, Zara is one of my favourite stores to shop at, when I visit London – not that I ever need an excuse to shop! I have bought some truly classic items from the UK stores in the past, so I hope that the local store lives up to my expectations.

David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront, says this popular, high street fashion brand will be an exciting addition to the already impressive line-up of internationally acclaimed brands in the V&A Waterfront fold. The new Zara store will be located in the Victoria Wharf, in the V&A Waterfront’s main shopping centre. The brand is felt to be a good fit for the Waterfront which is said to be Cape Town’s premier retail and entertainment destination.

So we eagerly await the opening, which is scheduled for later this year. Further details are still to be announced, so I will be sure to keep you undated on any news.

Images: Zara

Celebrity Fashion, Fashion, Fashion, Lifestyle, Look of the Week

Look of the Week – Jessica Alba

Look of the Week ~ Jessica Alba

I absolutely love this look, it is definitely something I would wear and Jessica Alba makes it look effortless! I love the tailored taupe jacket, simply worn with a pretty blouse and skinny jeans. She rocks those heels as well, I think overall the look is smart and sassy – she does casual with class!

Image: FabHunter

Beauty, Celebrities, Fashion, Lifestyle

Hairstyle Trends 2012

Diane Kruger

Hairstyle trends for 2012 are definitely going in a more minimalist direction, looks vary from sleek, slicked back styles, side braids, french pleats (chignons) to groomed and styled ponytails. My favourite is the ponytail. They have made a big come back recently, you will find this style everywhere – on the high-street, the catwalk and even on the red carpet. Slicked back or pulled to one side, there are high ponytails, low ponytails – you can even add a bow if you are feeling adventurous! Mostly the look is simple, sleek and polished, with fresh clear skin to compliment the look.

I picked a few of my favourite A-list styles to share with you, for some celebrity inspiration.

Blake Lively

Bar Refaeli

Daisy Lowe

Taylor Swift

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Olivia Wilde

Kirsten Dunst

I thought I would include a few photographs of my own home-styled ponytails – a high ponytail and a side ponytail.

Personally I love these styles, they really have such an elegance about them, so what is your favourite style for 2012?

Other trends that are gaining popularity in 2012, are styles like the 60’s inspired, voluminous beehive but that is a topic for another post!

Celebrities, Fashion, Fashion, Lifestyle

Fashion Friday – Look of the Week

This weeks Fashion Friday look of the week is Emily Blunt and Ewan McGreggor, at the premiere of Salmon Fishing In The Yemen. I love Emily’s black and white, 60’s inspired swing dress, the pattern and style are particularly flattering for her and her hair looks amazing! Ewan looks über handsome, I love his structured black jacket, contrasted well by the very trendy checked grey trousers he is wearing – I think he looks rather gorgeous!

Image: FabHunter

Fashion, Fashion, Featured Posts, Lifestyle

Giorgio Armani Fall 2012

I am in love with this collection by Giorgio Armani, my favourite colour fuchsia, features a great deal. I adore the sleek lines and the combination of black and bright colours. The full collection has a fairly masculine feel about it, with fitted jackets, narrow cut trousers, and brogue-style flats. The overall look is sexy and polished.

Too see the full collection and read the review of the collection, visit the Vogue website.